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Major Hazard StandardSurface Mobile Equipment** Uncontrolled copy. Use latest revision **3.2 Warning LightsAll SME, excluding dump trucks, which areoperating on haul roads and pit access roads, shallhave flashing lights that are located to enhance theirvisibility:• Vehicles used to carry explosives shall have blueflashing lights• Service vehicles which carry fuels and lubricantsshall have blue flashing lights• Emergency response vehicles shall have red andblue flashing lights• All other SME shall have amber flashing lights.In addition to the requirements of the GeneralVehicles Standard SAF-MHS-06, all light vehicleswhich interact with heavy vehicles shall be fittedwith whip aerials (to assist in the light vehiclesbeing seen from large vehicles).3.3 Maintenance3.3.1 Maintenance SystemA maintenance system, which ensures the safeoperation of all SME, shall be established.It shall provide for a list of Critical Control Systems,their performance standards and criteria to monitorand assess their continuing effectiveness.The system shall include as a minimum:• Dynamic testing of brake systems• Inspection of steering systems• Testing of emergency steering systems wherefitted• Testing of automatic fire suppression systems• Inspection of seat belts• Pre-start checks by the operator and actions to betaken in the event of a defect being discoveredThe Maintenance System shall also have provisionsfor recording of maintenance activities and all testresults of Critical Control SystemsRepairs to any ROPS or FOPS to be carried out inaccordance with AS 2294 or equivalentNote: In developing the system, considerationshould be given to the OEM maintenancerecommendationsNo modification of a Critical Control System shalltake place unless there has been a formal riskassessment to confirm that SME control capabilitywill not be diminished.3.3.2 The maintenance department shall holdand update a formal register of modifications toSME.Maintenance ActivitiesA risk assessment shall be conducted for allmaintenance activities.Standard Work Procedures shall be established forall high and significant risks.The SWPs shall form part of the competencerequirements.Note: The OEM maintenance procedures may besuitable as SWPs.3.4 DisposalPrior to disposal of any WMC owned SME throughsale or change of ownership, a description of anydefects and an outline of its operating history shallbe provided.All other disposals of SME shall comply withrelevant health and safety requirements.4 Roads4.1 General RequirementsThe road design process shall provide for safe andefficient operation of all SME in use at that site.Note: Guidance for road design can be gained fromUS Bureau of Mines, Design of Mine HaulageRoads IC 8758.The design of roads shall be such that the visibilityfrom any SME is greater than the stopping distanceof the SME travelling at the maximum allowablespeed.Roads shall be free draining and provided with:• Signs to indicate operating requirements asoutlined in the Traffic Management Plan (seesection 5.1).• Edges that are clearly marked so that they arevisible at all times.Roads shall be designed so that risks associated withloss of control of SME shall be minimised. Thefollowing shall be considered:• Ability to leave the road without increasing therisk• The use of windrows• The use of barriersIntersections on roads shall be:• Provided with signs that give directions for rightof way .• Provided with a clear view of any SME operatingon the road in the vicinity of the intersection.All roads shall be regularly maintained to:SAF-MHS-11 Rev. 1 DOCS No. 57101 Issued: 19/06/00 Page 3 of 11
Major Hazard StandardSurface Mobile Equipment** Uncontrolled copy. Use latest revision **• Ensure compliance with the design criteria• Ensure the surface remains free draining• Minimise the creation of airborne dust• Maintain the surface adhesion properties• Be clear of hazards.The road pavement surface should be made from amaterial that:• Will not become slippery when wet• Minimises the generation of dust.Where powerlines cross a road they should crossunder the road.Where powerlines cross over a road they:shall be clearly identified• should be raised on poles to a height, whichallows the clearances required under AS 3007.5 orequivalentNote: The clearances shall be determined with anyworking implement in the fully raised position.Where the clearances required by AS 3007.5 cannotbe achieved, a procedure to enable SME to travelsafely under powerlines shall be implemented.4.2 Haul RoadsWhere there is a two-way traffic flow, the operatingwidth shall be at least three times the width of thewidest SME that will travel on that road.Intersections shall be designed to take intoconsideration the visibility limitations of all SME.Grades should not be greater than 10%.Note: Two-way traffic flow means a system ofoperation which allows two haul trucks to pass oneanother whilst moving along a haul road.4.3 Off-Mine Site Haul Roads Controlled byWMCWhere there is a two-way traffic flow, the operatingwidth shall be at least three times the width of thewidest SME that will travel on that road.Where an Off-mine site haul road intersects a haulroad the intersection shall be:• At right angles• Provided with stop signs on the off-mine site haulroad .4.4 Infrastructure RoadsThe design of an infrastructure road shall considerthe interaction of heavy and light vehicles.Where an infrastructure road intersects a haul roadthe intersection shall be:• At right angles• Provided with stop signs on the infrastructureroad.Pedestrian crossings shall be provided at suitablelocations and be clearly marked.Pedestrian crossings should be illuminated at night.Intersections of infrastructure roads should be:• At right angles• Illuminated at night.4.5 Pit Access RoadsThe design of a pit access road shall consider theinteraction of heavy and light vehicles.Where a pit access road intersects a haul road theintersection shall be:• At right angles• Provided with stop signs on the pit access roadIntersections of pit access roads should be at rightangles.4.6 Tipping Areas and StockpilesTipping areas and stockpiles shall be clearlydelineated and illuminated at night when in use.Where there is a potential for SME to drive/reverseover the tipping edge there shall be:• A safety windrow provided. The windrow shall beat least half the height of the tyre on the largestSME that may use the tipping area, or• A system shall be established which:– Determines the safe tipping distance from theedge, and– Provides a method to identify this point andcontrol SME in the area.Note: In complying with this provision a spotteralone is not a sufficient control.5 Operations5.1 Traffic Management PlanA Traffic Management Plan that governs theoperation of all SME on the site shall be developedand shall include:• Speed limits in prescribed areas• A procedure for parking safely that includesminimising the risk of runaways on grades• Separation of heavy and light vehicle parkingareas• Communication procedures between vehicles.• Rights of way on roads, intersections androundaboutsSAF-MHS-11 Rev. 1 DOCS No. 57101 Issued: 19/06/00 Page 4 of 11
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